A case of endometrial carcinoma in a long-term Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG 52 mg-IUS) user. (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thomas, Melisa; Briggs, Paula
• Is Part Of: Post reproductive health. Volume 23:Number 1(2017:Mar.)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: HRT -- perimenopause; Menopause -- Periodicals; Older women -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 612.665
• DOI: 10.1177/2053369117691201
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-3691

Abstract

This report describes a 50-year-old woman who presented to a community gynaecology clinic complaining of persistent heavy vaginal bleeding with an LNG 52 mg-IUS in situ. She was subsequently found to have stage 1 grade 1a endometrioid carcinoma. From the literature, we have identified five similar cases. This case highlights the possibility of endometrial carcinoma despite treatment with an LNG 52 mg-IUS and reinforces the importance of investigating women who present with unusual persistent or heavy vaginal bleeding.